Joe S. Quebe

Joe Quebe, born February 14, 1921 in Circleville, Texas went to be with his Lord, on October 8, 2015, at the age of 94. He was a lifelong resident of Taylor and had most recently resided at the SPJST Nursing Home.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Estelle Drawe Quebe, parents Joe & Helen Quebe, daughter Marjorie Jean Quebe Clark, son Gregory Joe Quebe, grandson Jeremy Wayne Quebe, and sisters Elizabeth Komondosky Vitek and Helen Quebe Johnson.

He is survived by his sister Frances Komondosky Kincl; brother Richard Quebe and wife Pat; daughter Nancy Quebe Seals and husband Jack of Cotulla; grandchildren Shawna Gayle Clark Harrison and husband Eric of Lexington, Jessica Reagan Seals of Cotulla, Jason Reece Seals of Dilley, Joseph Roy Quebe and wife Amy of Taylor, and Nathan Gregory Quebe and wife Holli of Brownwood; great-grandchildren Aidan Harrison, Cameron & Will Quebe, and Isabella and Tori Quebe, niece Lynne Phillips; and nephews Leslie Loessin & Michael Quebe, along with many other extended family members.

Joe, “Grandpa”, “Pappy”, or “Pa”, was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his later years he especially loved it when the “greats” came over to visit and crawl up in his lap.

He grew up on the family farm near Circleville and attended school at the Circleville School. Besides working on the farm, his first job was to help deliver the US Mail with Mr. Hemphill for which he earned fifty cents a week.

At the age of 21, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and proudly served his country as Staff Sargent with the 593rd Army Air Forces Base Unit as an Electrician during World War II.

After his honorable discharge from the military, he and Joyce moved to Taylor to join his father in the construction business. Quebe Construction and Supply Company operated for over 46 Years, building nursing homes, churches, clinics, and custom homes. He was a member of the American Legion Post #39 for 68 years.

He was an avid fisherman. He and “Deacon” Johnson, among others, knew the honey holes of Lake Buchanan and Falcon Lake. Joe loved spending time on the water fishing with all his family. He could also be found spending time with his buddies around the domino table. He never met a stranger and always had a good time.

Joe was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church, Leroy Sigle’s Sunday school class, and singing in the church choir. He loved God, his country, and his family.

Joe and Joyce were active members of the Taylor Dance Club, where they sat on the Board of Directors and enjoyed dancing and dining with their many friends.

Pallbearers will be Jack Seals, Eric Harrison and Joe’s Grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are Douglas Clark and Joe’s hunting buddy nephews: John Drawe, Richard Drawe, Billy Drawe, Robert Acker, and David Acker.

Family visitation will be Friday from 5-7pm at Providence Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2pm Saturday, October 10th at Memorial Baptist Church located at 340 W. Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas with graveside service immediately to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Memorial Baptist Church PO Box 90 Taylor, TX 76574.

The family wishes to thank Joe’s caregivers and the staff at SPJST Nursing Home, for their loving care.